UTU-Sheet Metal Workers Merger Terminated

The long-delayed and controversial merger between the Sheet Metal Workers union and the United Transportation Union (UTU) has been declared dead by UTU President Mike Futhey. The merger plans fell apart after a federal lawsuit was filed by UTU members, despite a prior approval vote in 2007.

“"There will not be a merger today. There will not be a merger tomorrow. There will never be a merger with the Sheet Metal Workers," UTU President Mike Futhey told attendees of a July 8 meeting in San Francisco.”

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